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BlackRock's Fink signals a tough road ahead for future retirees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... already retired. However, first, it's crucial to look at the big picture and assess the issue (demographics) for the population as a whole. "Today, demographics have completely unravelled, and this unravelling is obviously a wonderful thing. We should ...

Policymakers face significant challenge in regulating AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) are quickly expanding, posing a challenge to policymakers attempting to regulate the area. According to Kevin Hebner, managing director, global investment strategist with Epoch Investment Partners, those charged ...

Half of super funds to close in coming decade: Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... have halved and, over the longer term, the industry will comprise 10 to 15 mega funds focused on the general working population and 10 to 20 smaller niche providers and platforms "providing a unique offering." "The Australian superannuation system is ...

Taskforce suggests aged care funding be based on personal wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... typically expected to be wealthier because of the superannuation system, and the number of taxpayers is declining as the population ages. The taskforce said it has made its recommendations with the aim of not creating new or exacerbating existing intergenerational ...

Female fund managers boast 1.2% alpha

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2024
Female fund managers generate 1.2% alpha on average compared to the broader population, a new analysis from Morningstar shows. The assessment of 62 portfolio management teams led by women were able to achieve 0.89% in alpha annualised over five years ...

UniSuper, ISPT acquire commercial property at Western Sydney Airport

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... billion. Ultimately, the estate could extend to over 800,000 square meters of floor area, subject to demand influenced by population growth, e-commerce expansion, and the development of the airport precinct. Richmond Bridge, a real estate investment ...

EG to target intermediaries

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... day with the intention of migrating here permanently, it becomes clear that we need more housing to accommodate this population growth." Weingarth added: "It also means an increase in demand for more retail, as well as more healthcare services to cater ...

HNWI collecting activity stoops: Knight Frank

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... The Knight Frank wealth sizing model indicated that Australia had a 2.9% increase in its ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) population between 2022 to 2023. It predicts a 27% increase from 2023 to 2028.

Five megatrends shaping financial services: McCrindle

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... "Demographic growth is what defines this era in Australia at the moment," McCrindle said. "The growth of Australia's population is phenomenal, having just hit 27 million people at the start of this year." McCrindle added that Australia is more culturally ...

Too many Aussies eligible for wholesale products: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... households. Alternatively, if the threshold was changed to $2.4 million excluding the family home, the coverage of population would drop to 5%. As part of these changes, the FSC also recommended a two-year transition period alongside grandfathering provisions ...
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